Our
Services

  • Forest Management Plans

    We can compose forest management plans that qualify landowners for CAUV, OFTL, and EQIP funded projects on forestland in Ohio.

    Links:

    Ohio Forest Tax Law Info

    CAUV Info

  • Timber Sale Administration

    When the time comes, we work with landowners to reach all objectives through timber harvesting. From flagging boundary and marking/inventorying the trees for sale, to seeding the trails when the harvest finishes, we help you through every step in between. In addition, we bid our sales out to +35-40 timber buyers to find the best fit for you.

    Link:

    Call Before You Cut Info

  • Timber Stand Improvement

    Licensed and insured herbicide applicator in the state of Ohio. We can complete projects such as invasive species treatment, grapevine control, crop tree release, and other improvement projects. We can complete these projects that qualify for funding under the EQIP and CSP programs as well through the USDA NRCS.

  • Forest Inventory/ Depletion Basis

    We can inventory your forestland via point sampling with forest inventory technology to give you an accurate estimate of timber present on your tract/tracts. In addition, we can use these inventories to develop a depletion basis to deduct from when selling timber as well.

  • Forest Carbon Marketing

    Assistance with marketing your forestland for Carbon Credits is also offered by our firm. We currently only work with two companies that we believe offer the best carbon markets for Ohio landowners.

Our
Team

  • Colton Frink

    Founder & Forester

  • Evan Ryan

    Forester

  • Ash & Buck

    Moral Support

  • Sam Santille

    Student-Employee

Helping landowners get the most from their woodland!

since 2019

About Us:

Colton grew up on his family’s tree farm in East Central Ohio near the small town of Roswell. He went on to obtain a Bachelors Degree in Science from West Virginia University, majoring in Forest Resource Management. Afterwards, it had been a longtime dream to start a forestry consulting business to help forest landowners in our home state.

Evan is from Dresden, OH and has an Associates Degree in Science from Hocking College and majored in Forestry. He is a Forest Technician for the MWCD full-time, while assisting us in all project areas part-time.

Sam is from Hopedale and currently pursuing his bachelor’s degree in Forestry from The Ohio State University. He hopes to join our team full-time after graduation and currently assists in most all project areas.

Memberships

  • Ohio Society of American Foresters

    (Treasurer)

  • East Central Ohio Forestry Association

    (Vice President)

  • Ohio Forestry Association

    (Consulting Forester)

  • Association of Consulting Foresters

    (Full Member)

Links

Ohio SAF, ECOFA, OFA, ACF

Ready to start working with us?

It all begins with an idea or goal. A lot of our landowners call us with some form of idea or goal, but maybe aren’t sure exactly how to get there. It is our duty to help you reach all your goals and objectives on your property, whether it’s wildlife management, timber management, or anything in-between.

What Our Clients Say

  • "We couldn’t be happier with the services provided by Bird Dog and Colton. He initially helped us develop a forestry management plan before representing us in a timber harvest. The documents that his company produces are very professional and easy to understand; from the management plan, the contractual agreements, and to the request for proposals. He is fair, knowledgeable, and very responsive – the ease of communication with his company is incredible! We plan to continue working with Colton for future maintenance plans and to continue developing the overall health of our forest. Colton is a great young man, and is passionate about what he does, he will be a leader in his industry for a long time to come! We highly recommend utilizing Bird Dog Forestry Consulting for any of your timber and forestry needs!"

    Chad Davidson